Rising courtside talent with growing regional presence and ambition.
Basketball is South Sudan's fastest-rising sport. The senior national team — Bright Stars — qualified for back-to-back FIBA World Cups and made the country's Olympic basketball debut in Paris 2024.
Behind the headlines is a grassroots story: outdoor courts in Juba and Yei full at sunrise, school leagues expanding into the states, and a generation of players who see a real path from local court to global stage.
The federation focuses on building permanent indoor facilities, certifying referees, and supporting women's basketball programs that have historically been underfunded.
Senior men's national team, currently competing in FIBA AfroBasket cycles.
Building the first nationally sanctioned women's competition.
Resurfacing outdoor courts and lighting them for evening training.
Every contribution to the Basketball federation goes directly into athletes, coaches and infrastructure — fully tracked and reported back.
